Welcome Days

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Welcome to NIU!

We are excited to welcome new and returning huskies home!

Huskie Fall Kick-Off August 25

Huskie Kick-Off—at this dynamic event you’ll learn what it means to be a NIU Huskie fan! We’ll celebrate the different NIU traditions with the president, faculty, staff, fellow students, and some of our student athletes. Immediately following the Kick-Off, you’ll head to the field and form a giant “NIU” for a class photo. A can’t miss event!

RHA Block Party August 25

Come out to the Residence Hall Association’s Annual Block Party! Enjoy entertainment, giveaways and much more. The Block Party will offer a variety of games and activities throughout the night and is one of RHA’s biggest programs.

Saturday of Service August 26

Jump-start your Saturday with a gratifying experience! Participate in meaningful and empowering volunteer opportunities. Join us at the Saturday of Service kick-off and home-base, located in the Campus Life Building, room 100. Materials will be provided for service experiences. Just bring your positive attitudes!

Meet the Greeks August 26

Come have lunch with the NIU Greeks! Join current members of fraternity & sorority life at this picnic-style event for free food, music, games, and mingling with current students. Each of our fraternities and sororities will have members at the event, so you can walk around, meet some new people, and learn about all the great things Greek life has to offer at NIU!

The Mentalist Team August 26

Join us for some mind-blowing mind reading! Mentalism involves mind reading, altering the state of matter using the mind and finding hidden or lost objects. This event will be highly entertaining and hilarious. These professional mentalists will read your mind and surely have you scratching your head. You have to see this to believe it!

Glow in the Dark Dance Party August 26

Don’t miss NIU’s epic Glow in the Dark Dance Party! Decorate a free t-shirt with highlighters or wear fluorescent clothing and glow-in-the-dark accessories to dance the night away in things neon. We bring the black lights, you bring the party!

Involvement Fair August 27

Make your college years count by getting involved at NIU! With over 325 student organizations on campus, you will be sure to find one (or more) that interests you. The Involvement Fair is an opportunity for you to learn more about what numerous student organizations and departments have to offer. You will also have an opportunity to meet student organization leaders, NIU staff and faculty members and not-for-profit community agencies.

*CANCELED* President’s Welcome Back Picnic August 27

Due to the inclement weather forecast for this afternoon, the President's Picnic has been canceled.

New Hall Dining and Neptune Dining will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

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Students who anticipate barriers to their participation in Welcome Days, based on the design of the event in relation to a disability, should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to arrange accommodations. Accommodations can take time to arrange. Please contact the DRC as soon as possible.